Julia Roberts auctioning lunch date

Julia Roberts and Dave Karger are auctioning off the chance to join them for a classy lunch in Hollywood.

Academy Award winner Roberts and E! film expert Kruger will be joined by the winning bidder and a guest at the exclusive Soho House restaurant in West Hollywood.

Karger, a Soho House member, will act as host for the meal.

The bidding had reached $9,500 on Friday (11Oct13) but is expected to climb to $30,000 by the time the auction closes on 30 October (13).